2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, 2008 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Isuzu Ascender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Isuzu Ascender would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu Ascender. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu Ascender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu Ascender. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu Ascender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 2006 Isuzu Ascender | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Expedition | Ascender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3280 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 95 L |
